These laws apply in Italy, Croatia and Spain

New laws in Italy, Spain and Croatia: Holiday nations fight back against tourism’s sometimes unsightly side effects. With some strange rules.

Kassel – The corona pandemic is over and people have been traveling again ever since. Vacations in far-flung countries are more popular than ever. Well-known travel destinations are actually crowded with tourists. However, where there is a lucrative income for locals, there are also challenges associated with large numbers of travelers. For this reason, numerous cities, municipalities and countries have established specific regulations and measures to keep mass tourism at bay for their visitors. These terms are valid in Spain, Italy and Croatia.

Rules for holidaymakers in Spain: Mallorca is very attractive

Mallorca is often the first thought for those who think of a holiday in Spain. The portal writes that about five million people from Germany travel to the island every year hotelier.de. The total revenue from the tourism industry in Mallorca is around 12 billion euros per year.

In Mallorca, local people are particularly struggling with the effects of mass tourism. For this reason, holidaymakers on the island are threatened by a general ban on alcohol on public roads in the future. The initiative for the move comes from a coalition of gastronomy, hotel and tourism associations. According to Juan Ferrer, the head of the initiative, the behavior of the so-called “bus tourists” is no longer acceptable and is a threat to tourism in Mallorca.

Mallorca adopts strict rules on Ballerman

The Mallorcan government has already passed a comprehensive set of new regulations for holidaymakers and restaurants. It also includes new restrictions on party spaces in Ballerman. People under the age of 18 are no longer allowed to enter clubs and discos. Additionally, access controls generally need to be tightened. Guests who attract negative attention are now quickly threatened with being banned from the house. After the end of the Corona pandemic, the government in Mallorca decided to ban the so-called flat prices of alcohol in all-inclusive hotels. In addition, there is already a smoking ban on the island’s beaches.

Italian destinations fear a drop in tourism – that’s why these rules apply

Italy has introduced regulations and laws for tourists in recent years, and more should follow in the future. Italian communities have warned of a decline in tourism and called for new laws. For example, recently, many Italian vacation areas have banned chewing gum and drinking beer on the beach. There is already a ban on taking shells, stones or sand from nature. Italian Mediterranean beaches also have a strict smoking ban.

It is important that tourists also respect the country’s landmarks. A tourist who carved his girlfriend’s name into the Colosseum in Rome faces a fine of up to 20,000 euros and up to five years in prison. In 2014, a holidaymaker was fined 20,000 euros and given a four-year suspended sentence for painting the walls of the famous amphitheater.

New laws for drivers: Italy tightens traffic rules during holiday season

Drivers in Italy must know the traffic rules. Even hanging your hand out of the window while driving is prohibited. The rule is that both hands must be on the wheel. In addition, in the midst of the holiday season, Italy has tightened traffic rules for motorists. People who are addicted to drugs such as alcohol currently have their driving license revoked for up to 30 years.

On the holiday islands of Lampedusa and Linosa, the use of cars by tourists is strictly prohibited. In addition, future e-scooters will be required to be ridden with a safety helmet and will soon require a license plate. A curious rule in one region states that kissing in a car is prohibited.

Croatia’s holiday areas make their own laws for tourists

In recent years, Croatia has become increasingly popular among German tourists. The TV series “Game of Thrones” also had a possible involvement in it, which made the coastal city of Dubrovnik world famous and became a real tourist magnet. However, local people struggle with the effects of mass tourism, so the government plans to develop appropriate tourism infrastructure, including specific rules and laws for vacationers.

Suitcases are already banned in Old Dubrovnik. In future, noisy suitcases will be completely banned in public places. In addition, if guests are too loud, restaurants should be held responsible. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to permanent closure of the company by the authorities.

Split struggles with the same problems as in Mallorca: the ban on drinking in Croatia too

The city of Split has recently introduced new rules for tourists. However, these changes are said not to be due to mass tourism, but rather a government-proclaimed desire to “change the image” of the city. As in Mallorca, people want to move away from so-called “bus tourism” and instead promote quality tourism. So urinating, drinking alcohol and sleeping in public places are prohibited in the Old City.

Bathing in springs and climbing monuments and landmarks are prohibited by law and punishable by law. Bathing suits are also not allowed outside the beach. Heavy fines are also imposed on those caught not disposing of garbage properly.

New rules for holidaymakers in Bali too

The popular holiday paradise of Bali has also introduced new rules against mass tourism. Upon arrival on the Indonesian island, holidaymakers will now receive instructions on the applicable rules in their own language. Restrictions have been tightened at sanctuaries, and bathing suits and obscene clothing are prohibited in public outside of beaches.

Machine assistance was used for this editorial. Before publication, the article was carefully checked by the editor, Moritz Blitzinger.